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Regional Category Manager- Customer Equipment

DiverseyUnited States of America, GA
$107,500 - $157,663

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, offering a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control, and delivery systems. These technologies help customers improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 78 manufacturing facilities globally and employs over 23,000 professionals in more than 160 countries. The company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Regional Category Leader – Customer Equipment to lead and optimize its regional (North America) equipment category for customer installations and service delivery. This role is instrumental in shaping and executing category strategy, driving value creation, and enabling competitive advantage across Solenis' global footprint. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, deep knowledge of procurement in a customer-facing industrial context, and a proven track record in managing complex categories across geographies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
  • 7+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, with at least 4 years in regional category leadership roles
  • Experience in the chemicals, industrial equipment, or related technical industries
  • Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and complex negotiations
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization
  • Data-driven mindset with capability in analytics, forecasting, and spend management tools
  • Flexibility to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive regional category strategy in conjunction with the global strategy for customer equipment that aligns with corporate goals and supports growth.
  • Lead regional strategy development, including segmentation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, market intelligence, and supplier landscape assessment.
  • Take responsibility for driving measurable category KPIs, ensuring performance tracking and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers of customer equipment.
  • Drive robust commercial negotiations, develop long-term agreements, and ensure contractual compliance and performance.
  • Identify and qualify new suppliers based on safety standards, quality, capability, and innovation.
  • Partner closely and work together with Engineering & Technical Services, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure equipment solutions meet customer requirements and internal standards.
  • Act as the primary interface between Procurement and internal stakeholders for category requirements, project support, and execution.
  • Lead regional sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
  • Implement category sourcing plans that balance regional leverage with local execution where necessary.
  • Support business units in resolving supply, delivery, and quality issues related to equipment.
  • Manage supply risk through diversification, contingency planning, and robust supplier performance metrics.
  • Ensure supplier and equipment compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal policies.
  • Promote and embed sustainability criteria in sourcing decisions.
  • Deliver measurable cost savings and value capture through strategic sourcing, standardization, and process improvements.
  • Benchmark category spend and pricing to drive best-in-class commercial outcomes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop regional sourcing professionals.
  • Champion a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and results.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K
  • Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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